#maritime-security

#maritime-security

The EU has awarded Finland around $105 million to help purchase a new icebreaker ship. This funding is aimed at expanding fleets to navigate the Arctic.

The Shtandart, a replica ship built by Peter the Great, was monitored by the Irish Defence Forces as it docked in Louth for replenishment.

Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica, stated that this "space-to-seabed surveillance" could transform situational awareness at sea, enhancing maritime awareness and response capabilities.

The attack involved drone strikes and speedboats, resulting in two crew members wounded and two missing, showcasing the ongoing threats in the region.

French police used knives to puncture a boat in shallow seas near Boulogne, representing a significant change in their approach to intercepting boats carrying asylum seekers.

The collision of the Adalynn and the Front Eagle oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil checkpoint, is considered not security-related according to British security firm Ambrey.

Over 50,000 people have been killed! one protester yelled, referencing the reported Palestinian death toll in Gaza amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas.

The presence of clandestine Russian vessels has caused alarm over the vulnerability of key underwater infrastructure, especially since Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

The size of a navy can reveal a nation's military strength and influence; during conflicts, they are key for defense and can show incredible firepower.

Offshore patrol vessels are crucial for nations to enforce maritime law, protect territorial waters, and conduct search and rescue operations, particularly for countries with extensive coastlines.

The UK and France have taken delivery of an AI-powered system that uses drone boats to target naval mines, enhancing maritime security for global trade.

The investigation will continue, but we see no reason for the ship to remain in Tromso any longer," police attorney Ronny Joergensen said in a statement.